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Jack Scura Fund Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$10,000
Calendar Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Physical Impairment
Current Year in School
College Selection State
Age
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Scholarship Description

Jack Scura Fund is designed to recognize students with a special need who are of good standing in school and in their communities. We are a business that runs on helping others and giving chances and the Jack Scura Fund would wish to offer a $10,000 scholarship for the coming Fall and Spring semesters to those with disabilities who are incoming or, are in an Undergraduate Program.

Scholarship Award

  • One recipient will be awarded $10,000 total
  • Distributed in two parts: $5,000 for Fall and $5,000 for Spring tuition
  • Funds paid directly to the recipient’s school

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an incoming or current undergraduate or graduate student at a New Jersey college or university
  • Must have an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Required Materials

  • Proof of disability documentation
  • Transcript of records
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • 600–800 word essay: “Recount a time you have faced a challenge or setback in your life. How has this experience molded you as the person you are today?”
  • Completed Media Release Form with applicant photo

Application Instructions

  1. Submit all materials in PDF format
  2. Ensure your application includes the signed Media Release Form
  3. Application deadline: July 31st

The scholarship program is named in memory of John (“Jack”) Joseph Scura II, Esq. He was the founding partner of our firm and a true renaissance man. He treasured education putting himself through college and law school while juggling four kids alongside his wife of 52 years Kathleen Scura.